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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 10 months after the CX6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Ricoh CX6

 SP-820UZ CX6 
RevealedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 CX6 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh CX6

 SP-820UZ CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the CX6.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and CX6 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and CX6.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (485g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (201g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (22mm)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (485g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $595